First-year of middle school and the big kid has been over-the-moon excited about joining his school’s ski and snowboard team.
Following in my footsteps of a past ski racer and ski instructor, this kid is a true snow bunny!
As we gear up for the ski season, it’s important that he knows all about snow safety, including how to get and maintain all of his required equipment.
Snow is one of the most reflective surfaces when it comes to light, so wearing sunglasses for winter sports is absolutely essential to avoid harmful UV rays, even without direct sunlight. Snow blindness (when bright light reflected from snow affects vision) is a real threat when skiing or snowboarding, particularly at high altitudes and travelling at high speeds.
Planning on hitting the slopes this winter? Make sure your ski goggles or ski glasses lenses provide 100% UV protection to ensure the best experiences.
Not sure how to choose the ideal pair of winter sports eyewear? No worries, SmartBuyGlasses has compiled a list of the top recommended products worth investing in before heading to the mountains.
Top recommended Goggles
If you’re planning on skiing or snowboarding down the slopes this winter, consider equipping yourself with some quality ski goggles; they are your best choice for comfort, visibility and eye protection.
In low-light and fogging conditions, yellow, gold and amber lenses filter out blue light. Shadows are emphasized to see better the contours in the snow. They also work well in moderate and variable light conditions. Check out the Bloc Evolution E014 or the Bloc Small Fit Moon JM01.
When in bright and reflective snow conditions, darker lens tints such as dark brown, dark grey and dark green will increase contrast with the whites. Gray lenses are also good to reveal the true colours. Check out the Smith I/O7 IE7BKISA17, the Smith RIOT RO2BKECW17 and the Bolle Tsar.
Mirror coating enhances the effectiveness of tinted lenses by reflecting sunlight so it does not penetrate the lenses, making it a great choice for bright and sunny days. Check out the UVEX S40.
Clear lenses are undoubtedly the best option for sunset and nighttime as they have the highest visible light transmission (VLT), increasing wearers’’ visibility on the slopes. Check out the Salice 609.
Photochromic lenses or transition lenses are designed to automatically adapt to surrounding light, making them perfect to ensure optimal vision and UV ray protection in every situation. Check out the Salice 618 ITA Speed Polarized BKIT/TECH and the Smith Goggles Smith I/OX.
Top recommended Sunglasses
If you prefer opting for sunglasses over goggles, consider getting some 100% UV protecting sports sunglasses like these.
Sports sunglasses with a wrap-around frame minimize light reaching the eyes from all sides and allows better peripheral vision. Mirror coatings such as on this model are perfect for very bright conditions as they can block an additional 10 per cent to 60 per cent of visible light for greater comfort in highly reflective sunny environments. Check out the Smith RIDGEWELL ChromaPop Polarized and the UVEX SPORTSTYLE 223.
Polarized lenses selectively blocks light reflecting from horizontal surfaces, eliminating glare. Polarized lenses are especially helpful in blocking glare from light reflecting off water, sand, snow and concrete. This model is also made of highly durable polycarbonate made to withstand harsh conditions. Check out the Oakley OO9102 HOLBROOK.
Photochromic or transition lenses are not just found in the goggles, and provide the same optimal protection from unpredictable light conditions. By reacting to the surrounding light, they are perfect for every light condition, from low light to bright light on a sunny day. Check out the Oakley OO9290 JAWBREAKER.
All of these models are available on SmartBuyGlasses website, discover their website for more information and lots more products.
About SmartBuyGlasses
The SmartBuyGlasses Optical Group is a world-leading designer eyewear e-retailer, with websites in over 30 countries. The company was an early adopter to the online eyewear market, starting VisionDirect.com.au in 2006, selling prescription eyewear, sunglasses and contact lenses in Australia before expanding globally. Today, SmartBuyGlasses is the one-stop-shop for all eyewear needs, giving customers the power to shop their style. With over 180 brands and 80,000 products available, customers get their perfect unique look at amazing value. SmartBuyGlasses are the eyewear fashion experts offering big-name designers along with the most exciting niche brands.
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I hadn’t realized there are so many different types of goggle! Thanks for laying it all out!
This is great selection. I do like the second one the best. Thank you for sharing x
We have been researching goggles to take the kiddos skiing next year so I really appreciate your recommendations. I love them all but I think the Solice 690 are my favorites!
UVEX S40 is a solid choice as I bought my pair last year. I will be using them this year when I go to Big Bear.
I’ve actually never been skiing, so when I finally go, I will have no idea what I need. I’m making a note of these!
Wow nice cool smart glasses to select from. I loved the jawbreaker one.
There are so many different types that I was not aware of! Thank you for this information – it is very useful!
We definitely wanna go skiing or snowboarding next winter so thanks for the goggle recs!
Getting the goggles and equipment right for skiiing is so important
How I wish I can use one of those goggles. First, I have to see snow!
Winter goggles are absolutely necessary. Especially for the UV raditions for todays climate.
Thanks for the wonderful post.
The goggles look so smart, they are essentials if you are going to be on the snow. Happy New Year!
What a great experience in snowboarding or skiing down the slopes! Unbelievable! Great goggles are must there.
These are so cool, I love the mirror one! I gotta check them out. Makes a great gift too, I will put those on my list!
The goggles seem cool. I always wonder if these come with prescription since I wear glasses and wouldn’t necessarily want to put them over my regular glasses. Thanks for sharing though.